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Knox County National FFA Week – Pancake Breakfast PHOTOS
Knox County R-1 FFA students hosted a pancake breakfast in the Ag room at Knox County High School Friday morning, February 27, 2015, wrapping up a week of activities in conjunction with National FFA Week. On Friday, February 20, 2015, the Knox County Commissioners, Mike Fox, Evan Glasgow and Roger Parton, met with KCHS FFA…
Read MoreEdina Man Accused Of Passing And Trying To Pass Counterfeit Money
An Edina man has been arrested after allegedly trying to pass a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar-bill at a McDonalds in Lafayette County, located in Northwest Missouri. Chad Arment, 36, of Edina, MO, was arrested in Lexington, MO, on Monday, February 23, 2015, for allegedly trying to pass the counterfeit bill at a McDonalds. According to the original…
Read MoreTelephone And Online Scam Alert
According to a local computer technician and Knox County native, Chris Gonnerman, his business, New Century Computers in LaBelle, MO, has received reports from two individuals and one business in Edina about a computer scam. People have been contacted by telephone by someone claiming to be from Microsoft or the Windows Help Center who tells…
Read MoreKirksville Man Arrested On 3 Year Old Knox Co. Stolen Gun Case
According to court documents, Cody C. Mathias, 23, of Kirksville is accused of stealing a firearm from a residence in Knox County over three years ago, on January 20, 2012. The Kirksville Police Department contacted Knox County Sheriff Allen Gudehus after recovering the stolen gun on Halloween last year. Then, two days before Christmas in…
Read MoreFARM/CITY NIGHT PHOTO GALLERY
The Clark County Extension Council hosted their 30th annual Farm/City Night on Saturday at the CCR-1 Middle School in Kahoka MO. A record crowd attended the evening’s event. Everyone enjoyed a delicious soup and sandwich supper provided by members of Clark County Farm Bureau. Debby Whiston, Clark County Extension Program Director presented a Century Farm…
Read MoreHome Destroyed By Fire Overnight
Photos by Tina Edwards A home in the northwest Knox County was destroyed by fire Monday night, February 23, 2015. The home was located on the McFarland Farm northeast of Greensburg near the Scotland County line. According to the Chief of the Baring Volunteer Fire Department, Richard Witherow, he was alerted about the fire by…
Read MoreMountain Lion Sighting Reported In Edina
An Edina resident has reported seeing a mountain lion in the southeast section of town on Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2015. According to the resident, the mountain lion was young and not fully grown. The resident reported seeing the mountain lion chase domestic barn cats across the backyard only ten to 15 yards from their…
Read MoreThe Edina Sentinel Valentines Day Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Jerome and Betty Kurth! The Kurth’s have won The Edina Sentinel’s Cutest Couple Valentines Day Photo Contest with 166 votes! A special thanks to the 507 people who voted in the contest and to all of our sponsors and prize donors.
Read MoreEdina Man Arrested For Meth Posession In Kansas City, MO
According to documents released by the by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, Chad Arment, 36, of Edina, MO, was arrested by Kansas City, Missouri Police Officers for allegedly being in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Kansas City Police officers initially suspected Arment of driving a stolen vehicle, followed…
Read MorePurple Cow In Alexandria Destroyed By Fire
The Purple Cow in Alexandria was destroyed by a late night fire. A fire was reported at the restaurant/bar at about 11:40pm Wednesday night. Firefighters from Alexandria and Wayland fought the blaze in bitter cold and windy conditions. “Those guys did a great job in terrible conditions,” said Danny Protsman, former owner of the Purple…
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